How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms in a Bucket
Instructions:
Roll up your sleeves and clean your work surface, hands and forearms, and stockpot with alcohol. The cleaner you work, the better your chance of success!
Hydrate the cardboard and coffee grounds by soaking them in water for a few minutes.
Clean your strainer, sieve, or pot lid with alcohol. Drain off the excess water. The mixture is ready if when you squeeze a handful only a few drops of water drip out
Gently break up your spawn bag by massaging it until it’s easily crumbled.
Clean the outside of the spawn bag, your hands, and knife or scissors. Open up the bag.
Clean the container and bowl with alcohol.
Mix the spawn and cardboard/coffee mixture in the bowl until the spawn is evenly distributed throughout.
Transfer the inoculated mixture into your clean container and close the lid.
Cut or tear up small sections of paper towels and tape them over every hole.
For tips on how to grow oyster mushrooms in a bucket see our PDF.
For tips on cooking with oyster mushrooms see our PDF.
If you have any questions, check out our FAQ or reach out!
How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms in a Small Container
Instructions:
Roll up your sleeves and clean your work surface, hands and forearms, and bowl with alcohol. The cleaner you work, the better your chance of success!
Hydrate the cardboard and coffee grounds by soaking them in water for a few minutes.
Clean your strainer, sieve, or pot lid with alcohol. Drain off the excess water. The mixture is ready if when you squeeze a handful only a few drops of water drip out
Gently break up your spawn bag by massaging it until it’s easily crumbled.
Clean the outside of the spawn bag, your hands, and knife or scissors. Open up the bag.
Clean the container and bowl with alcohol.
Mix the spawn and cardboard/coffee mixture in the bowl until the spawn is evenly distributed throughout.
Transfer the inoculated mixture into your clean container and close the lid.
For tips on how to grow oyster mushrooms in a small container see our PDF.
If you have any questions, check out our FAQ or reach out!
This video will show you how to grow oyster mushrooms on coffee grounds and cardboard in a bucket. If you do not have one of our kits, here is a list of materials to follow along:
spawn (mushroom mycelium)
coffee grounds
plain brown cardboard cut into strips - avoid printed or dyed cardboard if possible
70% isopropyl alcohol
tape
5-gallon food grade bucket with 1/4” holes drilled 6” apart in a diamond pattern
paper towels
a large stockpot
a strainer or seive
tongs
This video will show you how to grow oyster mushrooms on coffee grounds and cardboard in a small container. If you do not have one of our kits, here is a list of materials to follow along:
spawn (mushroom mycelium)
coffee grounds
plain brown cardboard cut into strips - avoid printed or dyed cardboard if possible
70% isopropyl alcohol or alcohol wipes
micro-pore tape (available at any pharmacy in the first aid aisle)
a plastic quart-size container
a large bowl
a small or medium pot
a strainer or seive
tongs
